A rare opportunity to acquire a historic barn with planning permission for residential conversion set within idyllic walled gardens in a prime and central spot in Seaview.

The School House formed part of Seaview House providing the kitchen gardens for the iconic coastal residence. Constructed in approximately 1854 the barn has been used as both its namesake, a local school and also a grocery shop opening onto the High Street from the gardener's house, Pear Tree Cottage where it more recently has provided boat and domestic storage. At the foot of the garden is a glass house with sunny aspect against the western wall which was originally larger and extended to help increase production of home grown produce as part of the Second World War effort. The current barn structure has the benefit of historic planning permission with a lawful development certificate to convert to residential dwellings occupying 2 storeys and with access onto the High Street. The barn is particularly characterful with timber shutters and windows and has the benefit of a recently reinforced structure of an internal steel frame upon which the existing external elevations and roof are supported and retains the barns integrity and which now creates a superb opportunity to develop the site into a beautiful residence with incredible walled gardens and proximity to the sea.

Conveniently situated in the village centre, the beach and coastal paths are just a short walk away. The picturesque seaside village of Seaview offers a prestigious Yacht Club, shops, including a community run convenient store, restaurants and coastal walks to the sandy beaches of Puckpool and Ryde and along to the idyllic Priory Bay. There are also high-speed passenger ferry and hovercraft services to Portsmouth available from the town of Ryde approximately 3 miles away.

Planning Permission - Planning application TCP/05848/B - P/00246/04 for a conversion of garage/store to form 2 dwellings including a single storey extension - was granted in 1998 and extended 6 years later with a lawful development certificate subsequently awarded in 2019. The barn has a commercial classification but is not listed and could therefore be altered or relocated within the site subject to planning consent.

Services - Mains water. There is record of correspondence with the electric board and Southern Water and agreement in principle for drainage to be connected to the mains drains on the adjacent High Street.

Tenure - The property is offered Freehold

Postcode - PO35 5ET

Viewings - Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard

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